For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,387 students in Shawano, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shawano, WI are Brener Elementary School and Shawano Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shawano have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shawano, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Gr: 3-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Shawano, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shawano, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shawano, WI include Brener Elementary School and Shawano Community Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shawano?
4 public elementary schools are located in Shawano.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano?
Shawano public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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